You may not have to take the placement test if you bring your:

Transcript from another college/university that shows completion of some college courses, or;

SAT scores of 500 or above in Critical Reading, Writing and Math, dated within two years of the date of your application to CCBC, or;

ACT scores of 21 or above in Reading, Writing and Math, dated within two years of the date of your application to CCBC, or;

Accuplacer placement test results from another Maryland community college within the last two years (written verification from the other college is required).

You may not need to take all of the parts of the placement test if you:

Are taking courses for audit (you are just sitting in a class without taking tests or receiving credit).

Present a college transcript that shows evidence of college-level coursework.

CCBC also offers placement tests in Biology or Chemistry for students interested in waiving chemistry or biology prerequisite courses. The Chemistry and Biology placement tests are not required and will only be administered upon the request. See an academic advisor for more information.